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Technical Sales and Account Manager
Posted 7 days ago
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A word-class provider of materials testing technologies is looking for a Technical Sales and Account Manager. This is a pivotal position focused on strengthening and expanding relationships with key industrial clients. You will work closely with our Customer Experience and Sales teams to ensure contracts are renewed, new opportunities are identified, and service excellence is consistently delivered.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain long-term partnerships with high-value industrial accounts.
Gain deep insight into client needs and deliver tailored, value-driven solutions.
Lead contract renewal processes and identify opportunities to upsell services.
Conduct strategic account reviews to align services with client goals.
Collaborate with sales teams to recover lapsed accounts and target competitor business.
Maintain accurate records and reporting through our business systems.
Key Skills:
Proven experience in technical sales and key account management.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence decision-makers.
Full, clean UK driving licence.
Additional Details
Hybrid role with both office-based and field-based responsibilities, including up to 60 percent travelling.
Sales Account Manager
Posted 1 day ago
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- Essential: Matric.
- Advantageous: Training or qualifications in Marketing, Sales, Client Acquisition, or Business Growth Strategy.
- Experience Required: At least 3 years working in sales roles where targets were met and exceeded.
- Essential: 3+ years in business development within technology, digital infrastructure, or communications sectors.
- Comfortable to travel extensively.
- Valid Drivers License and own vehicle.
- Hunt for new business opportunities, actively building and maintaining a robust pipeline of potential clients.
- Apply fresh thinking to engage clients, create value, and confidently close deals.
- Take full accountability for sales targets, ensuring accurate pipeline forecasts and reporting.
- Strategically plan and manage your accounts to drive growth and deepen client relationships.
- Rapidly develop product expertise, allowing you to translate complex technical offerings into clear, practical solutions that align with each clients goals.
- Craft compelling proposals backed by data and tailored value propositions.
- Partner with clients to secure the inclusion of our solutions in their technical standards and supplier lists for long-term business opportunities.
- Build credibility and trust with senior stakeholders, showcasing how our solutions solve real business challenges.
- Work closely with internal teams (technical, sales, marketing, product) to deliver seamless, client-aligned outcomes.
- Continuously look for untapped revenue streams and opportunities to expand within existing accounts.
- Manage setbacks with resilience and maintain your momentum toward achieving targets.
- Stay current with market developments, competitor activities, and industry innovations to strengthen your sales approach.
- Keep meticulous records of all client engagements, contracts, and feedback.
- Monitor and report on your account activities, providing clear insights for internal strategy discussions.
- Organise regular client meetings and review sessions to strengthen relationships and identify further opportunities.
- Contribute to preparing impactful internal presentations and client updates.
Submissions for this vacancy will close on 01 September 2025, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 25 September 2025.
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Sales Account Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- Experience in mechanical engineering
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Experience in heat exchanger design and sales
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer principles
- Experience in managing client relationships and developing new business opportunities
- Fluent in Afrikaans and English
- Willingness to travel as required
- Design and engineer heat exchangers according to client specifications and requirements
- Provide technical support to clients and Sales Team
- Manage client relationships to ensure customer satisfaction
- Develop new business opportunities and grow the company's customer base
- Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing products and processes
- Conduct market research and stay current on industry trends and advancements
- Collaborate with the Manufacturing Team to ensure timely delivery of products
- Provide training to customers and Sales Team as required
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, quotes, and sales presentations
- Only if you meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
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Technical Sales
Posted 19 days ago
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Title: Seeking Experienced Technical Sales Professional for High-End Solution Sales into the Professional Market
Job Description: We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced technical sales professional to join our team. This role entails selling high-end solutions tailored to meet the needs of professionals in various industries. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record of success in sales.
Job SpecificationResponsibilities:
- Identify and target potential clients in the professional market who would benefit from our high-end solutions.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to understand their needs and preferences.
- Present our solutions effectively to prospective clients, highlighting the value they would bring to their business.
- Collaborate with our technical team to customize solutions to meet the specific requirements of each client.
- Negotiate pricing and terms of sale to ensure a mutually beneficial agreement for both the client and our company.
- Provide ongoing support to clients post-sale to ensure satisfaction and foster long-term relationships.
- Stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings to remain competitive in the market.
Requirements:
- Proven track record of success in technical sales, preferably in the professional market.
- Strong technical background with the ability to understand and explain complex solutions to clients.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate value propositions effectively.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
- Strong negotiation skills with the ability to close deals and achieve sales targets.
- Self-motivated and driven to succeed, with a passion for sales and customer satisfaction.
- Technical qualification and proven sales record required.
If you possess the skills and experience required for this role and are interested in joining our dynamic team, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you would be a good fit for the position. We look forward to hearing from you!
Monthly Salary: Market related
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Posted 4 days ago
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We are seeking a driven Technical Sales/ Advisor: Indenting to expand and manage our nutraceuticals indenting portfolio as a profitable business unit. This role blends sales, technical expertise, and supply chain coordination to deliver world-class solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards.
Responsibilities:
- Drive new business development and manage key customer relationships.
- Negotiate contracts and terms with customers and suppliers to maximize profitability.
- Provide technical support on nutraceuticals, dosing systems, and installations.
- Coordinate imports and supply chain activities for on-time delivery.
- Analyse markets, competitor products, and ROI to guide sales strategy.
- Prepare proposals, contracts, reports, and technical documentation.
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
- Provide training to customers and internal teams.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, or related field.
- 5+ years of technical sales experience (preferably in nutraceuticals).
- Proven record of sales achievement and business growth.
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and MS Office.
- Willingness to travel locally and internationally; flexibility for after-hours work.
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying.
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Technical Sales Manager
Posted 13 days ago
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The Regional Technical Manager will support the Mann Hummel South Africa Team by driving initiatives in the region to successfully execute the strategy. The role involves delivering technical training and services to distributors and strategic end users, assisting with cross referencing, and conducting audits and surveys for strategic customers, primarily in the mining and construction segments.
Main Tasks
- Support the sales department in servicing and maintaining existing customers and addressing technical needs.
- Present products from both a technical and sales perspective.
- Provide technical support to the sales team and customers, including on-site visits, start-ups, supervising pilot projects, and trials.
- Assist with basic design of our elements for sales teams and customers.
- Research project-specific details during the project award phase.
- Maintain positive long-term relationships with customers, distributors, dealers, and end users through visits and providing consultation and technical services on M+H filtration brands.
- Prepare regular reports on activities.
- Manage daily operational activities for customers.
- Conduct seminars, exhibitions, product trainings, and workshops for distributors, dealers, OEMs, consultants, and end users.
- Collaborate with sales, product managers, and technical teams on new pilots, product development tailored to regional requirements, and providing design support.
- Travel to support sales managers and attend client meetings as needed across sectors and regions.
- Take sales responsibility for a designated customer base.
Your Profile
- University degree in engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a technical service environment related to filtration and/or engines.
- Understanding of customer needs, both explicit and implicit.
- Strong knowledge of the Mining & OHI segment.
- Experience in maintaining engine fleets and implementing cost reduction initiatives focusing on TCO.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant products, services, and capabilities.
- Innovative, customer-focused, and proactive mindset.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Experience working in cross-functional matrix organizations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), CRM, and SAP systems.
We Offer
If you are full of ideas, eager to take responsibility, and want to achieve meaningful results, our company offers a dynamic environment that values initiative, provides development opportunities, and involves exciting projects. Join us to be part of a vibrant and innovative team.
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Technical Sales Manager
Posted 19 days ago
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Does your track record show your success in designing and implementing an effective sales strategy that has enhanced your team to reach targets in a pressurized environment?
Our International Client requires you to be based in Gauteng with travel throughout Africa and manage their regional sales team in SA. Ideally, we require your technical knowledge from the Filtration Industry, Mining, heavy duty or similar.
We need your character to be professional, career and results-driven while building comradeship amongst the team.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesREQUIREMENTS
- Matric Certificate: Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, Technology & Design
- Bachelor’s degree in business or Sales Management
- Diploma in Business or Sales Management.
- A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience serving as a Sales Manager
- Technical knowledge and experience in the Filtration Industry, Mining, and Heavy Industry will be an added advantage
- Computer Literate i.e., Outlook, Online Meetings, MS Word, Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint, Internet, Pastel Accounting Manufacturing will be an advantage
- Valid driver’s license is essential with own vehicle.
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
DUTIES
- Achieve customer and market growth in helping meet Sales Targets by successfully managing the Sales Team.
- Ensure a highly motivated Sales Team.
- Developing an effective Sales Team by properly organizing and directing them in their customer relations, sales, and sales administrative tasks.
- Designing and implementing a Strategic Sales Plan that expands the Company’s Customer Base and secures increased market share.
- Setting KPI’s for sales team members and ensuring that they are met.
- Managing; Assisting with recruiting of Technical Sales Representatives; Setting Objectives; Coaching, Training; and Performance Monitoring of Sales Representatives.
- Prepare drawings, estimates and tenders that meet specific customer needs.
- Collaborate with the Sales Team to understand customer requirements, promote company products, and provide Sales Support.
- Develop and control Sales and Service Programs.
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
- Determine Price Schedules and negotiate prices and terms of sale and Service Agreements.
- Monitor customer preferences to determine the focus of Sales Team Efforts.
- Prepare and present Sales, Revenue and Expenses Reports, with realistic Forecasts to the Director & Management Team.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding Sales and Services.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor prices and products.
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts, while being fully aware of new products and competition status.
- Participate in Industry Events, attend Trade Shows and Conferences.
- Keep abreast of Industry trends, advancements, and new technological improvements.
- Visit all existing customers with sales members and provide feedback to Director.
- Ensuring that “new” customers are generated through the sales team.
- Achieve set targets through the sales team.
- Adhere to all Company Administration Procedures & Policies, and updated Company Business Policy.
- Carrying out any further Management Tasks that are not listed above.
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
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Sales Account Manager - Advertising
Posted 13 days ago
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takealot.com, a leading South African online retailer, is looking for a Account Manager - Advertising to join our Takealot Group Advertising team in Cape Town.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard working people to join us. We offer market related benefits, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.
This position reports to the Advertising Sales Specialist - Team Lead
Your responsibilities will include:
- Maximise value from existing Takealot Group relationships (brands and sellers)
- Directly attracting new brands, agencies and non-retail advertisers to invest in new and existing advertising inventory
- Initiating, designing and ensuring implementation of group advertising campaigns
- Target suppliers and sellers (working with internal teams) to offer additional value through group advertising options
- Customise group advertising campaigns for high value clients
- Continuously contribute to the enhancement of the group rate card and pitch deck for standard campaigns
- Obtain assets required for designers to implement campaigns
- Ensure all booked advertising campaigns are added to the marketing calendar (briefed into retail marketing managers) and executed effectively and on time
- Oversee billing and payment
- Oversee campaign tracking reports and communicate outcomes to clients, building a campaign execution portfolio
- Consistently meet and surpass advertising sales targets
- Leverage Takealot’s innovations and insights to find, attract, and engage intended audiences to ensure that advertising campaigns meet the success criteria set by the client
- Utilize a range of flexible pricing and buying models, including self-service, managed service and programmatic ad buying to put solutions in place that will help businesses build brand awareness, increase product sales and more
- Act as a strategic partner to advertising clients and sell a broad range of advertising solutions that will ensure that their business goals are met
Attributes Required :
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Excellent presentation skills
- Excellent campaign proposal design and management skills
- Ability to work independently to achieve sales targets
- Skilled in managing high-value accounts and managing relationships at an senior level
- Strong understanding of the digital advertising environment including sales, product, tools and campaign management
- Ability to identify key advertising sales opportunities and translate these into implementable solutions and action plans
- Ability to manage and influence teams across various business units
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma
- If the degree/diploma qualification requirement isn’t met, at least 6 years of account management experience/exposure (through projects or responsibilities) will be required - 3 years experience in advertising sales (account management-individual contributor)
- Experience in Digital Marketing, Advertising and or external Sales; a good understanding of the digital advertising landscape
- E-Commerce experience is advantageous
- Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve sales targets
- Strong track record of internal and external relationship management
The Environment:
- takealot.com employees are entrepreneurial and dynamic, smart, customer-centric, fun and have the shared ambition of takealot.com being the leading e-commerce company in Africa.
- We have fun, work hard, take ownership, work in teams to create solutions, and are always open to direct feedback/new ideas on where we can improve.
- We are short on ego and high on output.
- We are doers and not only thinkers, it’s all in the execution after all. We love what we do and what we are creating.
We seek to employ Extraordinary Minds , people who are:
- Experts at DOING, they can not only design but also execute
- Analytical, able to use data to make decisions. Letting data decide but not consume
- Competitive. Although innovation is important, GREAT requires a lot of work. This does not happen only in business hours
- Curious. Always questioning the status quo
- Not averse to risk
- Business smart. Able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
- Self-directed, taking action based on own initiative
- Thorough
- User focused, always trying to understand a product from the users perspective
- Able to communicate clearly and not afraid to voice an opinion, no matter how unpopular
We seek to Employ an Extra Ordinary Mind who:
- is forthright but respectful
- is an expert at doing, who can not only design but also execute
- is analytical, able to use data to make decisions
- is competitive, self-directed and strive to be the BEST (GREAT requires a lot of work and does not only happen during business hours
- is passionate about the potential of e-commerce and delivering a world-class customer experience
- is entrepreneurial , thrives under change and accepts it is a constant and always looks for solutions to do something better and faster
- is able to think about problems from a business perspective using technical and product input
- is curious and challenge the status quo
- is innovative and enjoys iteration
- is collaborative
- will be at the cutting edge of developing new concepts for takealot.com.
- thinks like an owner of the business.
- is SMART, has INTEGRITY and is HARDWORKING
If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind so come and join us!
Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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